Robinia neomexicana New Mexico locust (Leguminosae) Deciduous tree

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Robinia neomexicana
New Mexico locust
Deciduous tree
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The Robinia neomexicana plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - Texas to New Mexico, Utah and Nevada. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as New Mexico locust.

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Latin Name:  Robinia neomexicana
Common Name:  New Mexico locust
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  A.Gray.

Known Hazards:  The bark, root and seed are said to be poisonous[155].

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mountain canyons and plains[82], generally in sunny positions in moist soils by streams[149], 1200 - 2500 metres[229].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a hot dry position.Succeeds in any soil, prefering one that is not too rich[1, 200]. Requires a well-drained soil, succeeding on dry barren sites[200]. Plants are tolerant of drought and atmospheric pollution[200]. The branches are brittle and very liable to wind damage[200]. When plants are grown in rich soils they produce coarse and rank growth which is even more liable to wind damage[11, 200]. Plants can be coppiced[155]. Any pruning should be done in late summer in order to reduce the risk of bleeding[200]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200].

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